PNG Govt neglecting its retired public servants for many years and they are still waiting - GARY JUFFA.

by GARY JUFFA

Dear Government,

Attention DPM,

I have been approached by a number of former public servants who advise of their plight. 

They have said that repeated requests have fallen on deaf ears with their agencies. I believe there are many affected. This is a discussion point and an effort to flag your attention.

These are public servants who resigned and retired some time ago ranging from last year to almost a decade ago..who still await their payouts..the stress is taking its toll on them and their families and some of them have unfortunately passed on while waiting. 

Minister for DPM Mr Elias KaKapavore and Secretary Taies Sansan please address this matter with some urgency on humanitarian grounds. 

Many provinces do not have the funds to expand on this significant cost but some are trying. 

For instance we are making the effort using our development funds. However National line agency former staff are hard done by. No one is listening to their cries.

I am certain you both will. I suggest you create an office to specifically deal with this issue. I am available for discussions. A special request should also be made to consider foregoing the tax on their entitlements given that they have waited so long.

Thank you in advance for addressing this stressful situation for our retired and resigned public servants, they too deserve attention.

Kind regards,

On behalf of Oros retired public servants and all others affected by this plight.